What are some good ways to market a small business on an even smaller budget?

I’m helping out my boyfriend with some marketing ideas for his small business (he does spray in bed liners for trucks, etc). The budget is pretty small for now, and we were trying to get some advertising out there. Short of beating down car dealerships doors, are there any ideas of anything else I can [...]

How do I write a business plan to use to apply for small business grants?

I have one of the Matthew Lesko books, and see some possibiliites for small business grants. They all ask for a formal business plan in order to apply. I have everything set up in my head, but don’t know the format to write one.Maddie

What needs to be submitted with a business plan for a small business loan?

I’ve finally finished my business plan but need to know if there is anything else I need to submit with my application for a small business loan. This is a startup so I don’t really have any other documentation to submit. Any info is appreciated!Willette

What is the process of starting a small business?

I would like to start a business with my brothers. How can we become incorporated? What are the basic guidlines for starting a small business? How can we make it grow into a larger one?Mirtha

How to best advertise small business – word of mouth is best, right?

Any thoughts about marketing a small tour business? I have good word of mouth, but it is in a single community and I need to expand beyond that circle to grow the business. Face to face presentations are best from my experience, but difficult to be in many places at once. How [...]

How would you steer small business owners to vote democrat?

Many small business owners feel that voting democrat would be something akin to hammering the final nail into their own coffins. Is this fear justified or the result of succesful “republican fear-mongering”? If this is the true result of Democratic policies, why? By the same token, if small business owners can actually [...]

How do I set up a small business retail boutique?

I want to open up a small business retail boutique selling
designer streetwear, artwork, music, and the like early next year.
What should my first steps be?
What do I do if I want to carry a clothing line in my store?
Profits are not a main concern, but how do I stay in business for awhile and work [...]

How much should I pay a Small Business Accountant for help with my coffee stand?

It’s a very small business that I’ve just bought with only about 5 employees. I need someone to do payroll, taxes and general bookkeeping.
Is this a huge task? What exactly will they be doing? How much should they be paid and how much do you think they will be working?Lawanda

How good would my own small business look on a resume?

I am graduating next year with a B.S. in biology but am interested in management/business instead of biology as a career. I have my own small business with an employee. I am the owner/operator. If I list that on a resume, with actual results ie “Made $14,000 in profit last year” would that make people [...]

If I have a small home-based business and I have not filed any taxes in 3 years, what are the penalties?

Let’s say that I’ve calculated most of the 2003 year and have concluded that I didn’t owe any taxes for 2003 and 2004 but instead am due a refund.
I’m working to get a good accountant but find that most don’t know about tax shelters, estates, or any of the small business (home based) [...]

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